"Arny Krueger" wrote in message
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The technology of acoustic measurements has made dramatic
improvements in performance and convenience in the last 5-10
years. The key component has been the computer with an
apporpriate audio interface.

Whilst I agree with your other points, computer controlled measurement
systems have been used for over 30 years.
Obviously they have steadily improved, but I see no radical developments
that have only occurred in the last 5 years, or even 10.

Maybe you mean the cost is now within the range of many amateurs?
Unfortunately though, the concept of measurement uncertainty doesn't seem to
have trickled down along with the technology.

MrT.